Asked by Siyabonga Gumbi on Sep 24, 2024
Which of the following statements about the structure of American federalism is true?
A) It has contributed to the longevity of the U.S.government by allowing many divisive policy decisions throughout American history to be made by states.
B) It has contributed to the longevity of the U.S.government by forcing every state to develop in exactly the same way.
C) It caused the Civil War to be fought decades before it would have been under a unitary system.
D) It has had almost no effect on the stability and functioning of the U.S.government.
American Federalism
The system of government in the United States where power is divided between a central government and individual states.
U.S. Government
The federal political system of the United States, consisting of three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial, established to govern the country.
Policy Decisions
Actions taken by government leaders or institutions that establish regulations or guidelines on various issues affecting the public.
- Assess the long-term impact of federalism on the stability and functioning of the U.S. government.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the long-term impact of federalism on the stability and functioning of the U.S. government.